southland
Southland (noun) means a land or region lying to the south. Example: “Migrating birds flew off toward the southland for winter.”
How to use southland
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA southern region, used loosely or poetically rather than as a precise place name.
Word forms
southlands plural
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Migrating birds flew off toward the _____ for winter.
Etymology
From south + land.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “southland” mean?
The word “southland” means a land or region lying to the south. In plain terms, a southern region, used loosely or poetically rather than as a precise place name.
How do you use “southland” in a sentence?
Here is “southland” used in a sentence: “Migrating birds flew off toward the southland for winter.”
What is the opposite of “southland”?
The opposite of “southland” — its antonyms — is northland.
What part of speech is “southland”?
“Southland” is a noun.